Description

Scandium Boride (CAS NO 12007-34-0) is an advanced inorganic compound valued for its exceptional hardness, high melting point, and excellent thermal and chemical stability. This material is critical for applications requiring superior wear resistance and performance in extreme environments. It is primarily utilized in the aerospace, defense, and advanced materials manufacturing sectors for components like cutting tools, wear-resistant coatings, and high-temperature structural parts.

Application

• Manufacturing of ultra-hard cutting tools and abrasives.
• Production of wear-resistant coatings and surface treatments for industrial components.
• As a reinforcing phase in metal-matrix and ceramic-matrix composites for aerospace and automotive applications.
• Utilized in specialized refractory materials for high-temperature furnaces and reactors.
• Potential use in thermoelectric materials and electronic components due to its conductive properties.
• Research and development of advanced armor and ballistic protection materials.
• As a target material in physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes.
• Additive in specialized cermets and advanced ceramics.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Scandium Boride
CAS No.	12007-34-0
Molecular Formula	ScB2
Molecular Weight	66.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium Diboride; Scandium Boride (ScB2); Diboranylidynescan; Scandium(3+) boride; Scandium boride (ScB2); EINECS 234-500-7
EINECS	234-500-7

Quality Control

Our Scandium Boride is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high purity, consistent particle size distribution, and chemical composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics are provided to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Assay (ScB2)	≥ 99.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (Custom sizes available)
Oxygen Content	≤ 0.5%
Carbon Content	≤ 0.2%
Metallic Impurities (Fe, Al, Si, etc.)	≤ 0.1% each
Bulk Density	Contact for details
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.